So much nicer than store bought humous, this humous recipe is great for parties. It’s really healthy and kids love it.
If you’re hoping to loose some weight ready for summer then this recipe is great to keep in your fridge with some veggie sticks, it’s a great high protein snack that will help you to avoid reaching for junk food snacks.
Keep on reading for this healthy recipe to help you stick to your healthy eating goals.
Ingredients
- Tinned Chick Peas
- Garlic Cloves
- Lime Juice
- Paprika
- Cumin
How to Make Classic Humous Dip
There’s just one fiddley step to make this Classic Humous Dip Recipe.
You need to peel the chick peas.
I know it’s fiddley and boring and oh so time consuming. But it’s worth it I promise. You can just blend the chick peas with their skins on but it tends to give the humous a gritty texture instead of silky smooth.
To peel the chick peas take each chick pea and hold it between your thumb and forefinger. Apply just a little pressure and the skin should slip off.
Reserve the liquid and dispose of the chick pea skins.
Once that’s out of the way this Classic Humous Dip Recipe is super easy.
Use a garlic press to mince the garlic.
Then you just pop the ingredients into a food processor and blend.
Add the reserved chick pea juice.
Then add the spices and lime juice a little at a time. Keep giving it a taste test and add the spices until you’re happy.
Add plenty of salt too, it really elevates the taste of this Classic Humous Dip Recipe.
How to Freeze Classic Humous Dip
You can absolutely freeze any leftover Classic Humous Dip.
Just pop it into freezer tubs and remember to label them.
For best results (as they say) take your tub of Classic Humous Dip out of the freezer a day or two before you plan to eat it. You will need to give it a good stir as it will separate a bit in the freezer.
How to Serve Classic Humous Dip
I offer Classic Humous Dip to the kids with vegetable sticks but my kids turn their noses up, lots of their friends love it this way though. Sometimes I make up little snack pots of Classic Humous Dip and Sour Cream with veggie sticks. They keep in the fridge for a few days and are a great easy snack option for the mid afternoon munchies.
I also like to add Classic Humous Dip to my salads. A tablespoon or two on the side adds extra protein and something moist to my salads. It’s good in sandwiches too.
And of course it’s great with chips – but in the UK we call them crisps!
I do hope that my Classic Humous Dip Recipe recipe has inspired you to have a go at making your own dips.
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A Note on Food Safety
Freezing and defrosting food really isn’t complicated. But it terrifies me how many people aren’t familiar with basic food hygiene so if you’re new to cooking from scratch and freezing please follow these safety guidlines.
The important things to remember are:
- Wash your hands and anything else that has been in contact with raw meat.
- Meals should last for about 3 days in the fridge.
- Do not defrost your meals at room temperature.
- Do not refreeze meals you have already defrosted.
- Consume food before the use by date.
A Little Bit About Me . . .
Hey there I’m Bridie, a busy mum to two amazing humans, a spirited border collie puppy and a pair of sweet guinea pigs. We homestead in a cherished Edwardian terrace in not so sunny Lancashire, England.
When I’m not spending time with my children and menagerie, I’m usually to be found in my craft room creating and blogging or in the kitchen cooking up a big batch of something tasty. I’m always looking for thrifty hacks to save money on my crafts and recipes. Crafting doesn’t have to cost a fortune!
I have been batch cooking for about 30 years (yikes that makes me feel old!) I’m sharing all my batch cook recipes, in depth batch cooking tutorials and all my tips and tricks to help you slash your food bills.
Each week I cook up a big batch of a single meal. Most of it goes in the freezer, then it’s just defrost and reheat or sling it in the oven. Even on busy school nights my family get to enjoy healthy home cooked meals that my kids actually eat.
Each week I share a new recipe on my blog. Most of my meals cost less than £1 per portion.
I really hope that my ideas can help you to stretch your budget.
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